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SUMMARY:April Membership Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Champion Richard Zielike has been busy planning The Guild of Metalsmiths’ April membership meeting. Details are still forthcoming\, but here are some… \nWe’re having yet another Saturday meeting. Our April meeting is at the Faribault Woolen Mill\, 1500 2nd Ave NW\, in Faribault MN. See map below. \nSo\, you’ll need to change our April meeting date to April 11\, with setup starting at 11:30\, and our potluck starting at 12:00. It might be a little awkward arriving earlier\, as there will be a tour before us. After our meal and meeting\, we will be breaking into several tour groups\, with the tours lasting approximately an hour.  You can plan on leaving by 4:00. \nFaribault Woolen Mill \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/april-membership-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Faribault Woolen Mill\, 1500 2nd Ave NW\, Faribault\, MN\, 55021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:CMB 2026 Meeting Invitation
DESCRIPTION:Central Minnesota Blacksmiths (CMB) will be meeting at my shop (Wayne Olson) on Saturday March 7th. Guild members are welcome to join the central MN group’s meeting on Saturday March 7th.  Time 10 or 11 am to whenever. Potluck for lunch so bring something to share. Potluck followed by at least one demonstration. \nAddress 3810 State Hwy 70 Pine City MN. 55 minutes north of downtown St. Paul. Shop is heated and out of the weather with plenty of parking space. Bring a chair to sit on. Come enjoy the spring day! \nQuestions. Call me. 320-280-0100 \nWayne Olson
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/cmb-2026-meeting-invitation/
LOCATION:Wayne Olson Shop\, 3810 State Hwy 70 Pine City MN\, Pine City\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Olson":MAILTO:wayneolson10@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20251202T021357Z
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SUMMARY:Guild of Metalsmiths Meeting February 2026
DESCRIPTION:February 2026 Membership Meeting to be held at Northrup King Building Art Space\, Minneapolis\, MN\, Feb. 7\, 2026\nFebruary’s Membership Meeting will be on SATURDAY\, February 7\, 2026 from noon to 4:00 pm. Location: Northrup King & Co. located at 1500 Jackson St NE\, Minneapolis\, MN. The meeting will be in the 3rd floor gallery\, followed by a potluck and show-n-tell. There is parking in front of the building. Click on map below to enlarge graphic. \nNorthrup King Building is the Art Organization. It includes artists from about 11 different buildings in Northeast Minneapolis. The building is open from noon to 4 on Saturdays. There are lots of studios that are open during that time frame.  Some are just galleries\, and some also include working studio. \nMary Schwartz will give a demonstration on lamp working. She uses a torch to create glass beads. \nHistory of Northrup King Building\nThe Northrup King Building is actually a complex of 10 buildings first constructed in 1917. Originally built for and occupied by the Northrup King & Co. seed company\, its location adjoining two sets of railroad tracks made it the ideal place to ship seeds across the United States. Northrup King & Co. occupied the building until the late 1980s\, when it was sold to Jim Stanton of Shamrock Properties. Through an ongoing process of renovation\, Stanton and his daughter Debbie Woodward (Property Manager from 2001 – 2018) turned the Northrup King Building into the creative center of over 350 artists and arts-related businesses that you know today. The building was sold to Artspace Projects\, Inc. upon Woodward’s retirement. \nIf you have questions about this meeting\, please contact Kim Maas\, Volunteer Coordinator\, at tgom.volunteer@gmail.com
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/guild-of-metalsmiths-meeting-february-2026/
LOCATION:Northrup King Art Space\, 1500 Jackson St NE\, Minneapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
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SUMMARY:December Guild Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Dec. 7!\nTGoM’s annual holiday gathering is set for Sunday\, December 7 at the CSPS Hall in St. Paul\, MN. Join Guild of Metalsmiths families at 383 Michigan St.\, St. Paul\, MN 55102\, at the corner of West 7th and Western. Map below. \nThe hall will open at noon. We usually share hors d’oeuvres as people arrive\, so bring your favorites if you wish. The annual business meeting is first on the agenda\, including awards\, elections\, and the normal business stuff starting at 1:00 pm and going on for an hour or so. \nThat leads into show and tell\, and possibly an impromptu mini-auction. By then\, we’ll all have worked up an appetite to sit down to our always delightful holiday potluck. Please bring a dish to pass. \nIf you’re a first-timer to this event\, just go upstairs at the front of the building when you get there. An elevator entrance is also located on the side just off the parking lot. Bring your family! \nAny questions about this meeting can be answered by contacting meeting champion Mike Frattalone at icemanfratt@aol.com. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about the CSPS\, go to their website\nhttps://www.sokolmn.org
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/december-guild-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:CSPS Hall\, 383 Michigan St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Frattalone":MAILTO:icemanfratt@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
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SUMMARY:October 2025 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our October Guild of Metalsmith’s meeting is on October 8\, 2025\nOn Wednesday\, October 8 our next meeting will be at Primitive Precision Metalcraft at 4430 North Lyndale Ave in Minneapolis. It’s located in an old factory building. Most of their production is on metal fabricating\, and they have three enormous and thick (to me) welding tables and Bridgeports\, etc. I even spotted a Fireball Tool hardtail vise while visiting there. \nParking is on the north side. Look at the picture below before coming. There is not a lot of signage. As usual\, the potluck starts at 6:30 and the business meeting and show-n-tell begin about 7 pm.\nContact me\, Richard Zielike\, with questions at richard@edinaclock.com \nPrecision Primitive Metalcraft
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/october-2025-membership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20250627T170332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T215608Z
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SUMMARY:August 2025 Guild Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TGoM membership and families will gather at the country home of Dan and LuAnn Pate\, 35730 Highway 56 Blvd\, Dennison MN 55018 on Wednesday\, August 13 at 6:00 p.m. for the annual corn feed and hog roast. Map here. \n\nHerb Fick (The Guild’s perennial hog roast organizer) has the hog ordered and will have his mobile hog roaster on site\, along with his dedicated prep crew\nWe need a corn cook. Corn cooking equipment will be provided by Dick Carlson.\nBring your show- n’- tell items and a dish to pass. Herb suggests salads and desserts.\nMyron Hanson will supply a forge for demonstrations.\nBrendan Stevens will demonstrate.\n\nAdditional help will be needed to make this a successful event: set-up crew the morning of the event and clean-up crew the day after the event. Details below. \nVolunteer Opportunities for Corn Feed & Hog Roast!\n\n Corn cook needed\n\n\nShow up early afternoon at Dan Pate’s home Wednesday\, August 13.\nClean and cook 10 dozen ears of sweet corn. Helpers available!\nDick Carlson provides the cooking equipment.\nEveryone loves the cook! Take over that task from Roger Degner\, last year’s cook.\n\n\n Set-up crew needed\n\n\nShow up at Dan Pate’s home at 8:00 am Wednesday\, August 13 to help get the homestead prepared for a fun-filled evening.\nMove items to make room for tables/chairs.\nMow and trim the lawn.\nPlease bring your chainsaw and hedge/lawn trimmers.\n\n\n Clean-up crew needed\n\n\nShow up at Dan Pate’s home at 8:00 am Thursday\, August 14 to help get the homestead back in order.\nMove items back that were moved yesterday for the event.\nHang out (work) with fellow members for another day!\n\nTo volunteer for one or all of these opportunities\, contact:\nKim Maas\ntgom.volunteer@gmail.com\n651-328-7219 \nMap to Dan Pate’s farm \nMap to Pate Farm \nSee you there! Demos all day. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/august-2025-guild-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Dan Pate’s Shop\, 35730 Hiway 56 Blvd\, Dennison\, MN\, 55018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T120000
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SUMMARY:June 2025 TGoM Membership Meeting at Nowthen
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7\, June Member Meeting – map below \nAll Day Forging \n12:00 PM – Potluck & Business Meeting Bring a dish to share if you can. \nAfternoon – Blind Forging Competition \nChallenge: Feel an object inside a box and forge it without looking! \nRules: Time limit applies. Prizes to be announced \nMap to Nowthen
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/june-2025-tgom-membership-meeting-at-nowthen/
LOCATION:Nowthen Historical Power Association Blacksmith Shop\, 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Olson":MAILTO:wayneolson10@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20250401T164529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T190852Z
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SUMMARY:June 2025 Hammer-In at Nowthen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual TGoM Spring/Summer Hammer-In at the Nowthen Blacksmith Shop! Whether you’re a seasoned blacksmith or a beginner eager to learn\, this event is all about forging\, sharing skills\, and having a great time with fellow smiths. \nSchedule of Events \nFriday\, June 6 \n3:30 PM – Early arrival & setup \n4:30 PM – Late Night – Open forge \nSaturday\, June 7\, June Member Meeting \nAll Day Forging \n12:00 PM – Potluck & Business Meeting – Bring a dish to share if you can. \nAfternoon – Blind Forging Competition \nChallenge: Feel an object inside a box and forge it without looking! \nRules: Time limit applies. Prizes to be announced. \nEvening – Late Night – Open forge continues \nSunday\, June 8 \nMorning – Final forging & cleanup \nDeparture – Pack up and go home happy! \nFocus Project & Skills Sharing \nWe will work toward the Fall Conference contest: Animal heads on useful tools. Bring any examples or ideas to share. If you’d rather focus on another project or skill\, that’s perfectly fine! \nWhat to Bring \nYour own tools if you have them \nSpecific steel stock if needed (limited stock available on-site) \nScrap pieces welcome \nEnthusiasm for learning and sharing! \nNew to Blacksmithing? \nBeginners are highly encouraged to attend! This is a great opportunity to try your hand at smithing in a welcoming environment. If you’d like guidance on a specific project\, reach out ahead of time\, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. \nDemonstrations & Contact \nIf you have skills in tool-making or other forging techniques and would like to demonstrate\, or if you have questions\, please contact Wayne Olson. (Phone number available in the Forum.) \nAdditional Details \nCamping: Primitive on-site camping available Friday & Saturday night \nFacilities: Port-a-potties on-site \nEquipment: \nFive forges available (coal provided) \nAdditional forge & anvil provided \nBring your own equipment if desired \nNo Charge to Participate \nTailgating Encouraged \nWant to forge all night on Saturday? Challenge accepted! I’ll stay through Sunday to support those who want to keep going. \nSee you there! \nContact: Wayne Olson\,\nwayneolson10@gmail.com\, 320.280.0100 \nMap to Nowthen
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/june-2025-hammer-in-at-nowthen/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Nowthen Historical Power Association Blacksmith Shop\, 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Olson":MAILTO:wayneolson10@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
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SUMMARY:April 5 2025 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:April 5 is the next Guild of Metalsmiths Membership Meeting\nOn Saturday\, April 5\, The Guild of Metalsmiths next membership meeting will be held at Midwest Knife-maker’s Supply in Mankato MN. We will meet there from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Be sure to bring show-n-tell items. They have a warehouse of materials that we will be able to roam through and pick up items to buy . There will be a demonstration or two about knife handles\, construction\, and materials.\nMidwest Knifemaker’s Supply\n2650 9th Ave\nMankato MN 56001\nIf you have questions about this meeting\, please contact Jesse Gavin\, email jagavin6273@hotmail.com \nInvitation to lunch after April 5 Membership Meeting \nMyron Hanson is extending an invitation to his cabin after the April Membership Meeting for a cookout. Myron will provide hamburgers\, buns\, ketchup and beans. Please bring a dish\, chips or desserts to share. You will need to bring the beverage(s) of your choice. There is a request for a Grill Chef. If you like cooking on the grill and would be willing to share your talents\, please mention it with your R.S.V.P. \n\nThe cabin’s location is: 50306 Sunset Lane\, Waterville\, MN 56096.\nTime for the cookout: Directly after the April 5 Membership Meeting.\nMyron is asking you for R.S.V.P. so proper preparations can be made. To R.S.V.P. you can call Myron at 651-338-0574 or Kim at 651-328-7219\, or email tgom.volunteer@gmail.com.\n\nTo get to the location in Mankato…(map below) \nTwo easy options to choose from: take 169 south to Mankato\, then east on Hwy 14 or come in from the east on Hwy 60 or I35 and go west on Hwy 14 to 3rd Avenue\, go north on 3rd Ave\, turn left on Summit\, left on 9th Avenue\, right into parking lot. \n \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/april-5-2025-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Mankato Knifemaker’s Supply\, 2650 9th Ave\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Jesse Gavin":MAILTO:jagavin6273@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20250101T185519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T222435Z
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SUMMARY:February 12 2025 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025\, the bi-monthly membership meeting will be held at the Minnesota Transportation Museum aka: Jackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 W. Pennsylvania Ave\, St. Paul\, MN 55130. The potluck will start at 6:30 PM followed by a short business meeting\, show-n-tell and a Martin Pansch demonstration in the blacksmith shop. \nWe invite all the members to bring items for show and tell. Please remember\, items that you have shown in the past may not have been seen by new members. \nIf you have never been to this location\, it is a historical train museum. Invite someone new who is interested in the world of metalsmithing to the meeting and introduce them to the wonderful community The Guild of Metalsmiths has to offer. \nThe champion is Kim Maas tgomvolunteer@gmail.com\, and Gordon Barr agbarr@metalsmith.org is the site contact. You may contact either one of them if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/february-12-2025-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Jackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20241028T164129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T164508Z
UID:5866-1733659200-1733677200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:TGoM Membership Meeting December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting/Holiday Gathering is Sunday\, Dec. 8!\nTGoM’s annual holiday gathering is set for Sunday\, December 8 at the CSPS Hall in St. Paul\, MN Join Guild of Metalsmiths families at 383 Michigan St.\, St. Paul\, MN 55102\, at the corner of West 7th and  Western—map below. \nThe hall will open at noon. We usually share hors d’oeuvres as people arrive\, so bring your favorites if you wish. The annual business meeting is first on the agenda\, including awards\, elections\, and the normal business stuff starting at 1:00 pm and going on for an hour or so. \nThat leads into show and tell\, and possibly an impromptu mini-auction. By then\, we’ll all have worked up an appetite to sit down to our always delightful holiday potluck. Please bring a dish to pass. \nIf you’re a first-timer to this event\, just go upstairs at the front of the building when you get there. An elevator entrance is also located on the side just off the parking lot. Bring your family! \nAny questions about this meeting can be answered by contacting meeting champion Mike\nFrattalone at icemanfratt@aol.com. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about the CSPS\, go to their website\nhttps://www.sokolmn.org
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/tgom-membership-meeting-december-2024/
LOCATION:CSPS Hall\, 383 Michigan St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Frattalone":MAILTO:icemanfratt@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20241001T172744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T172744Z
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SUMMARY:TGoM Membership Meeting October 2024
DESCRIPTION:October 9 Membership Meeting Explores AI Advances in Materials Discovery\nEllad Tadmor is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at U of M\, and he will lead our program on Wednesday\, October 9\, at Christ the King Lutheran church (8600 Freemont Ave S in Bloomington. Map unavailable. Check Google). He will talk about how recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing materials discovery. He spoke to us years ago at the Historic Fort Snelling Auditorium with a combined meeting with the MN Clockmakers Guild. \nProf. Tadmor uses theoretical models and computer simulations to understand material behavior and failure from the fundamental interactions of their atoms. This requires a multiscale approach that can link processes occurring on atomic scales to the scales of human perception. \nI looked at his fall class load\, and he is teaching a graduate level course on Continuum Mechanics\, which is the fundamental subject that serves as the foundation for solid and fluid mechanics. It provides the most general description of the deformation and response of materials to external loading. He says that this is his favorite class to teach because it shows students how most everything they learned in their undergraduate engineering curriculum is unified and generalized in this course. \nNote: If you’re over 62\, you can take the course for the price of books and parking. It’s course # is AEM5501. Don’t know about you\, but I don’t think I would be his best student \nWe will enjoy our customary potluck at 6:30 pm\, so be sure to bring a dish to pass and some of your favorite show-n-tell items. \n— Richard Zielike \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/tgom-membership-meeting-october-2024/
LOCATION:Christ the King Lutheran Church\, 8600 Freemont Ave S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
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SUMMARY:August Membership Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:‘Umpteenth’ Corn Feed & Hog Roast August 14\, 2024!\nTGoM membership and families will gather at the country home of Dan and LuAnn Pate\, 35730 Highway 56 Blvd\, Dennison MN 55018 on Wednesday\, August 14 at 6:00 p.m. for probably the umpteenth annual bash to partake of our corn feed and hog roast. \n\nHerb Fick has the hog ordered for the umpteenth time and will have his mobile hog roaster on site\, along with his dedicated prep crew.\nRoger Degner\, backed up by Dick Carlson\, has the sweet corn “ordered” and will have it there for the umpteenth time\, peeled and ready\, along with the paraphernalia required to cook it.\nAdditional help is required for the umpteenth time (see details at left).\nBring your show n’ tell items and a dish to pass. Herb suggests salads and desserts\, for the umpteenth time!\nMyron will supply a forge for demonstrations\, for the umpteenth time!\nBrendan Stevens will demonstrate\, but NOT for the umpteenth time\, although we’re hopeful for the future!\n\nSee you there! Demos all day. \n  \nMap to Dan Pate’s below. Click on it to enlarge. \nMap to Pate Farm
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/august-membership-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Dan Pate’s Shop\, 35730 Hiway 56 Blvd\, Dennison\, MN\, 55018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T210000
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SUMMARY:June TGoM Membership Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:TGoM’s June membership meeting will be held on Saturday\, June 8 during our annual Nowthen Hammer-In event!. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/june-tgom-membership-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Nowthen Historical Power Association Blacksmith Shop\, 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Wasmund":MAILTO:poundedtreasures@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20240301T171403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T170809Z
UID:5716-1712773800-1712782800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:April Membership Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Next TGoM membership meeting will be April 10 at Oxygen Service Co.\, St. Paul\, MN\nJoin your fellow Guild of Metalsmith friends on Wednesday\, April 10 at Oxygen Service Co.\, 1111 Pierce Butler Route\, St. Paul\, MN. Oxygen Service will have a lecture for us on Safe Operating of Oxy Acetylene Torch and Alternative Gas Use. \nPotluck starts at 6:30 pm. Please bring a dish to pass. \nKeep in mind\, as a Guild member you have a 15% discount on gases and most items that are not already marked as a sale item. \nChampion for this meeting is Kim Maas. You can contact me by phone/text at 651-328-7219 or email at TGoMvolunteer@gmail.com with any questions you may have. \nOxygen Service map
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/april-membership-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Oxygen Service Company\, 1111 Pierce Butler Route\, St Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20231201T185857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T203947Z
UID:5663-1708160400-1708171200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:February 17 Membership Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Guild meeting Saturday\, February 17 at 9:00 a.m. is ‘BYOC’ (Bring Your Own Coffee)\nNorthfield Foundry & Mach Company \n320 Water St N\, \nNorthfield\, MN 55057 \nWe will be hosted by Northfield Foundry. Herb Fick visited it prior to our meeting\, and this is most of his report: \n“The Foundry dates to 1920 when Mike Machacek moved to Northfield after an argument with the priest in New Prague MN. He developed a line of industrial woodworking machinery that was accepted worldwide. They closed the hot part of the operation in or about 1946. \n“Jeff Machacek has offered a tour of the facilities on a Saturday when the shop is quiet. The equipment ranges from large lathes\, boring machines\, planers that handle very large castings\, balancing equipment for large wheels\, rollers and arbor motors which are purposely built at the foundry. Their catalog sales are based on table saws\, bandsaws\, drop saws\, and jointers for the furniture industry. Their specials support local manufacturing industry. \n“The rules: If we want chairs\, we need to bring them. Expect to stand throughout the tour. Expect questions to be welcome. Do not wear your best clothes. This is an old shop\, and the floors are not clean. \n“The foundry has a website that will be interesting to some\, but it is limited. Right now\, their shop is booked out for about a year\, so don’t plan on buying something to take with you. A personal note: Once you are familiar with the name\, you will realize you will see their name anywhere you travel in the Western world.” \nIf you’re interested in going out to eat after the meeting\, here is Herb’s culinary review of local eating establishments: \nWe have a pretty good selection of local eating establishments in town\, my view. \n\nHigh end would be the Northfield Golf Club. They do a sandwich type of lunch. They have a liquor license.\nWe have a Culver’s that is a little better than most Culver’s. They have a back room where we sometimes gather groups.\nThe bowling alley on the south side of town has become popular with me.\nThe Ole Store is up by St. Olaf College and does more interesting food. Usually very good.\nThe Quarter Back is right on the highway and is popular. The owner is really good to the high school crowd that works there.\nLots of people like Hogans\, on Main Street. I don’t.\nThe Reunion on Main Street is a bit upscale and usually good.\nI like Fielder’s Choice on the south side of town.\nAnd there is Perkin’s.\nThere are some new places I have never tried\, but there is no lack of opportunity.\n\n— Herb \nThat’s it. Remember:  Saturday 9 am\, Feb. 17\, and eat first! If you have questions\, contact me\, (the meeting champion) Richard Zielike\, at richard@edinaclock.com or 612-860-6120.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/february-17-membership-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Northfield Foundary & Machine Company\, 320 Water St N\, Northfield\, MN\, 55057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20231101T170530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T171051Z
UID:5632-1701604800-1701633600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:December Membership Meeting 2023
DESCRIPTION:TGoM’s annual holiday gathering is set for Sunday\, December 3 at the CSPS Hall in St. Paul\, MN Join Guild of Metalsmiths families at 383 Michigan St.\, St. Paul\, MN 55102\, at the corner of West 7th and Western. \nThe hall will open at noon. We usually share hors d’oeuvres as people arrive\, so bring your favorites if you wish. The annual business meeting is first on the agenda\, including awards\, elections\, and the normal business stuff starting at 1:00 pm and going on for an hour or so. That leads into show and tell\, and possibly an impromptu mini-auction. By then\, we’ll all have worked up an appetite to sit down to our always delightful holiday potluck. Please bring a dish to pass. \nIf you’re a first-timer to this event\, just go upstairs at the front of the building when you get there. An elevator entrance is also located on the side just off the parking lot. Bring your family! \nAny questions about this meeting can be answered by contacting meeting champion Mike\nFrattalone at icemanfratt@aol.com. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/december-membership-meeting-2023/
LOCATION:CSPS Hall\, 383 Michigan St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Frattalone":MAILTO:icemanfratt@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20230826T234514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T164855Z
UID:5570-1697049000-1697058000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:October Membership Meeting 2023
DESCRIPTION:Our October meeting on Wednesday\, October 11\, will be at the Brooklyn Park Campus of the Hennepin Technical College (9000 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Park\, MN 55445) at 6:30 pm for potluck\, 7:00 pm for meeting\, and then touring the Welding and Machine Tool Departments. \nInstruction on parking (see map): please park in the “Student Lot 4\,” on the right after you enter the school driveway off Brooklyn Blvd. We will eat in the cafeteria (follow signs provided by Kim Maas)\, and then proceed to the west side of the school to the Welding Department. The cafeteria will be open by 5:30 p.m. \nHTC-Brooklyn Park has a rather extensive welding program.  The welding program covers MIG\, TIG\, Stick\, acetylene\, and cutting. You can learn how to weld in the flat\, vertical\, overhead positions. \n  \n  \nMachine shop view 1 \nMachine shop view 2 \nMachine shop view 3 \nMachine Shop View 4 \nPlasma Cutter \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThey have a TIG welder that will weld a 4-inch piece of stock\, and a shear that will cut a 4-foot piece of ½” steel plate without any effort. \n“I have been taking advantage of my (physical) maturity (over age 62) and taking some welding classes\, and a CAD class for under $10 a credit.  They also have machining program and auto repair and auto body\,” said Richard Zielike. \nMeeting champion: Richard Zielike \nPlease call or email Richard with questions: richard@edinaclock.com or 612-860-6120
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/october-membership-meeting-2023/
LOCATION:Hennepin Technical College-Brooklyn Park Campus\, 9000 Brooklyn Boulevard\, Brooklyn Park\, MN\, 55445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20230630T202633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T202751Z
UID:5537-1691568000-1691614800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:TGoM August 2023 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:August 9 Guild Meeting/Corn Roast/Hog Roast\n—Prepared and submitted by meeting champion Herb Fick \n  \n\nThe Venue: The Pate Estate. ( I like the alliteration) 35730 Highway 56 Blvd\, Dennison MN 55018\nThe Hosts: LuAnn and Dan Pate. This might be the seventeenth time we have been there.\nThe Date: Second Wednesday in August. (August 9)\nThe Time: Serving at 6:30 pm. Business meeting following dinner (brief). Activities start about 8 AM.\n\nVolunteers and curious people start showing up before nine o’clock. Lunch is on your own. Sometimes \nit just doesn’t even happen. Sometimes it is at a bar in Randolph\, Cannon Falls or Dennison. \nThe Demo:\nHerb has not obtained a demonstrator yet. Herb has in the recent past talked to Seth Merritt and Brendan Stevens to demonstrate\, attempting to showcase the young talent we have. (Note that people have rarely walked away from these demonstrations.) Herb is looking for a bit of guidance on this to see if this is a durable concept. We have also had vendors like Hossfeld the last couple of years. Those demonstrations also got a lot of attention. \nMyron has offered a smithing station that will be available for the demonstrators and for teaching experience from noon on. Dan will have tools you have never dreamed of (Dan always has something new to share). \nThe Menu:\nThe menu is a lot like last years because no one has offered an alternative. \nRoger Degner is our new corn roast maven and will be keeping a watchful eye on the process! Thank you\, Roger! I suspect Dick Carlson helps in some way; he just doesn’t take credit for it.. \nHerb offered the protein (Still pork\, and if you ask nicely\, chicken). Jim and Gary and perhaps Seth and one or two others will bail out Herb\, who is always a bit over extended with the pig part of the deal. \nVegetables\, sweets\, drinks and interesting stuff like pickled pike bits seem to reliably show up. That is the responsibility of the members for a normal potluck\, except this is not really normal. Remember\, Dick Carlson started this\, and we need to keep it going. \nThe Purpose\nThis is also a good night to bring family and friends. It helps explain why our kind of people gather together. A lot has been going on\, so show-and-tell should be really good and difficult to keep moving along. The corn roast started out as “Family Night.” \nHere is the pitch for the help that it takes in addition to the stellar and consistent efforts put in by the Gavin crew for the meal. People who come early (like 8 AM to noon) have the option to help clean up the Pate estate and enjoy the comradery of the sort of folk who enjoy contributing to the pleasure of the evening. Others learn to handle exotic cars while moving them out of our way. For years we have enjoyed this venue and for years while cleaning up the next day I have asked Dan “How about doing this again?” And Dan says “Yes\, let’s.” \nPeople: Take note of this last paragraph…\nI have used it for several years in a row with amazing results. There seems to always be an adequate assortment of tools for improving the landscape\, and time to remain well acquainted with members. People might want to bring their own. I really need more than a few people to step up. Particularly\, we need people if the weather looks threatening. Dan has invested in a large party tent that takes some effort to assemble. We will not use it if the weather is good\, but it will save the day if it rains. (That has happened once.) We have always managed to leave the Pate estate looking pretty good. \nPlease contact me about your willingness to help. Best to call my cell because I expect to see Northern Minnesota\, Montana\, Wyoming\, Idaho and South Dakota between now and then. (507 649 1611) \nSo far\, there are no tricks on the route to Dan’s. Highway 56 and 357th street. Dennison MN. The road is patrolled. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/tgom-august-2023-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Dan Pate’s Shop\, 35730 Hiway 56 Blvd\, Dennison\, MN\, 55018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
GEO:44.4134293;-92.9877975
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20230430T203409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T212625Z
UID:5529-1686992400-1687035600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:June 2023 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Education and Program Committees extend an invitation to a trial…\nSaturday General Membership All-Day Event\nSaturday\, June 17th\nThis event will coincide with the June NOWTHEN HAMMER-IN on June 16 and 17.\nWe invite you to the Nowthen Historical Power Association show grounds: 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen MN (north of Anoka/Ramsey)  (map below)\nThe day’s schedule:\nYou may arrive any time on Saturday morning. There will be smiths working in the shop all day making fun and beautiful forgings and you can watch or possibly assist. There will be a short business meeting conducted by our President\, Larry Wasmund at around 11:00 a.m. This meeting will last 25-20 minutes and will be followed by a potluck meal.  \nAt 1:30 there will be a group of our blacksmiths competing in a blind forging contest. No\, they are not blindfolded but they won’t know until they are done if they forged the proper item. They must reach into an enclosed box and without seeing the item\, using only one hand\, determine the shape/item/ textures\, etc. and then forge the item with the piece of stock provided. The closest forging to the original will receive special recognition. There will be forging on at least 5 stations all day long. \nEnjoy the day socializing with members and friends or watch the forging and ask questions. Stay as late as you want or until things wind up for the night. \nTaste of Blacksmithing Sessions\nAs a special offering there will be a portable shop trailer on-site and you may be able to get a TASTE OF BLACKSMITHING with hands-on demonstration. This is available to anyone who attends\, but minor children must be accompanied by their parent. There will be no cost for this “Taste” event that is about 30 minutes long\, and you will take your forging with you. Space will be limited for this event so registration and time must be reserved at the trailer that morning. \nCome on– get your hands dirty! What to bring…\nAnyone is welcome to bring their tools to forge for awhile on one of the five stations existing in the blacksmith building\, or bring your own forge and anvil and set up outside for the day. \nThis will be a family-friendly event. Alcohol in moderation is allowed on the grounds. BYOB and beverages for your family and a dish to pass for the noon potluck. Water and possibly lemonade will be provided at the meal. \nWe look forward to seeing many or all of you there!\nMap to Nowthen MN \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/june-2023-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Nowthen Historical Power Association Blacksmith Shop\, 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20230119T224908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T182950Z
UID:5497-1681324200-1681331400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:April 2023 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Guild of Metalsmith friends on Wednesday\, April 12 at Toll Gas & Welding Supply\, 3005 Niagara Ln N in Plymouth.\nBryan Steckman and his crew have always been wonderful hosts and have agreed to host the Guild again.\n~ Cobot Demo! See the latest technology!\n~ 20% discount that night INSTORE! (some restrictions apply)\n~ Special bargains\n~ Popcorn\n~ And more\nPlease bring a dish to share. Potluck begins at 6:30 pm followed by the business meeting and show and tell.\nIf you have questions\, please contact meeting champion Mark Lockwood 763-639-9646. Hope you can make it! \nMap to Toll Gas & Welding
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/april-2023-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Toll Gas & Welding Supply\, 3005 Niagara Ln N\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Lockwood":MAILTO:mark.lockwood@daikinapplied.com
GEO:45.0143779;-93.4724796
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20221201T165847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T165847Z
UID:5491-1675881000-1675888200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:TGoM Membership Meeting February 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesday\, February 8\, 2023\, membership meeting will be at the Jackson Street Roundhouse. (193 W. Pennsylvania Ave\, St. Paul\, MN 55130)\nFor the meeting\, we will have blacksmithing and tool sharpening demonstrations in the blacksmith shop.\nWe invite all the members to bring items for show and tell. Please remember items that you have shown in the past may not have been seen by some of the newer members.\nThe usual potluck will start at 6:30 followed by a short business meeting\, then show and tell. The champion is Kim Maas (TGoMvolunteer@gmail)\, and Gordon Barr (agbarr@metalsmith.org) is the site contact\, so contact either one of them if you have any questions\nIf you have never been to this location\, it is loaded with history and activities for the entire family. Check out their website at\nhttps://www.transportationmuseum.org. If you look at\nhttps://mtm.my-free.website/blacksmith-forge\, you may see some of the pictures of what the blacksmith shop looked like when Nick Heinen\, Charlie Bateman and Gordon Barr created it in 2012.\nInvite and bring someone new who is interested in the world of metalsmithing to the February Membership Meeting. Show them the wonderful community The Guild of Metalsmiths has to offer.\nJackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 W. Pennsylvania Ave\, St. Paul\, MN 55130 at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/tgom-membership-meeting-february-2023/
LOCATION:Jackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20221001T201452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T200027Z
UID:5470-1670155200-1670180400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Guild of Metalsmiths Meeting December 4\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join Guild of Metalsmiths families for our annual holiday gathering at the CSPS Hall in St. Paul (address 383 Michigan St.\, St. Paul\, MN 55102\, at the corner of West 7th and Western). The hall will open at noon. We usually share hors d’ouvres as people arrive\, so bring your favorites if you wish.\nThe annual business meeting is first on the agenda\, including awards\, elections\, and the normal business stuff starting at 1:00 pm and going on for an hour or so. See paragraph below for a proposed bylaws change to be discussed. Your participation is key to this. That leads into show and tell\, and possibly an impromptu mini-auction. By then\, we’ll all have worked up an appetite to sit down to our always delightful holiday potluck. Please bring a dish to pass.\nIf you’re a first-timer to this event\, just go upstairs at the front of the building when you get there. An elevator entrance is also located on the side just off the parking lot. Bring your family!\nAny questions about this meeting can be answered by contacting meeting champion Mike Frattalone at icemanfratt@aol.com. \nProposed change to TGoM bylaws\nBelow is a proposed change in the Meeting section of TGoM’s bylaws. The TGoM board is proposing to remove the words “THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE”\, in the paragraph about the membership meetings.\nThe new language proposes this sentence to state “GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD SIX TIMES A YEAR. MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY\, APRIL\, JUNE\, AUGUST\, OCTOBER\, AND DECEMBER.”\nTo read the entire MEETINGS section and/or the bylaws in their entirety\, please follow the hyperlink below to the bylaws page on our website\, under the “MEETINGS” paragraph:\nhttps://www.metalsmith.org/about/bylaws/
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/guild-of-metalsmiths-meeting-december-4-2022/
LOCATION:CSPS Hall\, 383 Michigan St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033050
CREATED:20220830T195113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T193322Z
UID:5466-1665599400-1665608400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:October 12\, 2022 TGoM Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Next TGoM Membership meeting Wednesday\, October 12 at Linders Specialties Co.\nGreetings\, everyone.\nThe Guild of Metalsmiths’ October membership meeting will be at Linders Specialties\, 432 Atwater Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55117. (map below). According to their website\, “Linders Specialty Company has been rolling steel for three generations since 1964 when Cornelis Linders founded the company.”\nThey are having us back. They have acquired some new equipment since we were there last\, and hopefully we will be able to see some of what they can do while we are there. It was not certain what they might be able to do during our meeting\, but it is always interesting and impressive to see some of the large works that they do.\nPlease bring any pieces for show and tell\, including any pieces you may have shown before. As with all of our meetings\, the shop staff are staying late so we need be considerate of their time and shop.\nPotluck dinner at 6:30 pm\, and 7:00 pm meeting will be as usual. \n— Derrick Phillips\, Program Committee Co-Chair
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/october-12-2022-tgom-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Linders Specialties Co.\, 432 W. Atwater St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Derrick Phillips":MAILTO:derrick_phillips@q.com
GEO:44.96593;-93.1180119
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220810T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033051
CREATED:20220521T212401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T211816Z
UID:5443-1660156200-1660163400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:August 10 TGoM Membership Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Venue: The Pate Estate. ( I like the alliteration) 35730 Highway 56 Blvd\, Dennison MN 55018\nThe Hosts: LuAnn and Dan Pate. This might be the seventeenth time we have been there.\nThe Date: Second Wednesday in August. (August 10)\nThe Time: Serving at 6:30 pm. Business meeting following dinner (brief). Activities start about 8 AM.\nVolunteers and curious people start showing up before nine o’clock. Lunch is on your own\, sometimes it just doesn’t even happen. Sometimes it is at a bar in Randolph\, Cannon Falls or Dennison. Last year the Merritts seemed to take care of it.\nThe Demo:\nHerb has not obtained a demonstrator yet. Herb has in recent past talked Seth Merritt and Brendan Stevens to demonstrate\, attempting to showcase the young talent we have. (Note that people have rarely walked away from these demonstrations.) Herb is looking for a bit of guidance on this to see if this is a durable concept. We have also had vendors like Ken’s Iron and Hossfeld the last couple of years. Those demonstrations also got a lot of attention.\nMyron has offered a smithing station that will be available for the demonstrators and for teaching experience from noon on.)\nDan will have tools you have never dreamed of (Dan always has something new to share).\nThe menu is a lot like last years because no one has offered an alternative.\nLarry Sorensen has offered the corn roast. I suspect Dick Carlson helps in some way\, he just doesn’t take credit for it..\nHerb offered the protein (Still pork\, and if you ask nicely\, chicken). Jim and Gary and perhaps Seth and one or two others will bail out Herb\, who is always a bit over extended with the pig part of the deal.\nVegetables\, sweets\, drinks and interesting stuff like pickled pike bits seem to reliably show up. That is the responsibility of the members for a normal potluck\, except this is not really normal. Remember\, Dick Carlson started this\, and we need to keep it going.\nThis is also a good night to bring family and friends. It helps explain why our kind of people gather together. A lot has been going on\, so show-and-tell should be really good and difficult to keep moving along. The corn roast started out as “Family Night.”\nHere is the pitch for the help that it takes in addition to the stellar and consistent efforts put in by the Gavin crew for the meal.\nPeople who come early (like 8 AM to noon) have the option to help clean up the Pate estate and enjoy the comradery of the sort of folk who enjoy contributing to the pleasure of the evening. Others learn to handle exotic cars while moving them out of our way. For years we have enjoyed this venue and for years while cleaning up the next day I have asked Dan “How about doing this again?” And Dan says “Yes\, let’s.”\nPeople take note of this last paragraph... I have used it for several years in a row with amazing results. I really need more than a few people to step up. Particularly\, we need people if the weather looks threatening. Dan has invested in a large party tent that takes some effort to assemble. We will not use it if the weather is good\, but it will save the day if it rains. (That has happened once.) We have always managed to leave the Pate estate looking pretty good. Please contact me about your willingness to help. Best to call my cell because I expect to see Northern Minnesota\, Montana\, Wyoming\, Idaho and South Dakota between now and then. (507 649 1611)\nSo far\, there are no tricks on the route to Dan’s. HiWay 56 and 357th street. Dennison MN.The road is patrolled. I did a practice pig last Saturday!
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/august-10-tgom-membership-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:Dan Pate’s Shop\, 35730 Hiway 56 Blvd\, Dennison\, MN\, 55018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
GEO:44.4134293;-92.9877975
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033051
CREATED:20220430T215656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T215656Z
UID:5431-1654713000-1654720200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:June 8 Membership Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:June meeting venue to be JJ Hill Farm in North Oaks\, MN\nThe June 8 membership meeting will be held at the JJ Hill Farm Historical Society at 35 Hill Farm Circle\, North Oaks\, MN 55127. Meet at 6:30 pm for potluck\, then meeting at 7. This is the remaining part of the JJ Hill farm in North Oaks which at one point was over 3500 acres. The three buildings remaining on site offer us an interesting opportunity to learn some history of this important historic site. Hopefully we will be able to have a brief introduction to the farm’s history from one of our hosts at the JJ Hill Historical Society.\nParking will be limited\, so please carpool if at all possible. We are arranging to have some parking available about 1/3 of a mile away at the North Oaks West Recreation Center Fields at the corner of West Pleasant Lake Road and Red Barn Road. You can drop your food items off at the farm and then park to avoid having to carry your potluck items the 1/3 mile. Again\, carpooling is highly recommended. There will be a port-a-potty on site.\nAny further questions or concerns\, feel free to contact Rick Wessling at rgwessling@gmail.com or call at 612-875-4420. Please email first. If you do call and miss me\, please identify yourself and leave a message. I will attempt to get back to you as soon as possible.\nVisit the website at https://www.hillfarmhistoricalsociety.com/\n— Rick Wessling\, Meeting Champion
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/june-8-membership-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:JJ Hill Farm\, 35 Hill Farm Circle\, North Oaks\, MN\, 55127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wessling":MAILTO:rgwessling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033051
CREATED:20220323T155340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T164510Z
UID:5403-1649874600-1649881800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:April 2022 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Next TGoM membership meeting to be held Wednesday\, April 13 at Oxygen Service Co.\, St. Paul\, MN.\nJoin your fellow Guild of Metalsmith friends on Wednesday\, April 13th at Oxygen Service Co.\, 1111 Pierce Butler Route\, St. Paul\, MN 55104. Oxygen Service staff will be giving a lecture on Oxygen/Acetylene welding safety.\nPotluck starts at 6:30 pm. Please bring a dish to pass.\nKeep in mind\, as a Guild member you have a 15% discount on gases and most items that are not already marked as sale items.\nChampion for this meeting is Kim Maas. You can contact me by phone/text at 651-328-7219 or email at TGoMvolunteer@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/april-2022-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Oxygen Service Company\, 1111 Pierce Butler Route\, St Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033051
CREATED:20211228T204651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T165012Z
UID:5389-1644431400-1644438600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:TGoM Membership Meeting Feb 9 2022 cancelled!
DESCRIPTION:We (the program committee) have attempted to set up a meeting at several locations but were told not at this time\, so we have decided to cancel the February meeting.  Most of the locations expressed concerns over the covid spike right now and issues related to it. We expect the April meeting will happen and are working on it now. Our regrets and best wishes. \nDerrick Phillips\, Program Committee Chair \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/tgom-membership-meeting-feb-9-2022-cancelled/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Jesse Gavin":MAILTO:jagavin6273@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033051
CREATED:20211112T213345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T214020Z
UID:5363-1638705600-1638734400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:TGoM December Membership Meeting 2021
DESCRIPTION:TGoM’s 2021 holiday gathering is set for Sunday\, December 5 at the CSPS Hall in St. Paul\, MN\nJoin Guild of Metalsmiths families for our annual holiday gathering at the CSPS Hall in St. Paul (address 385 Michigan St\, at the corner of West 7th and Western). The hall will open at noon. We usually share hors d’ouvres as people arrive\, so bring your favorites if you wish. \nThe annual business meeting is first on the agenda\, including awards\, elections\, and the normal business stuff starting at 1:00 pm and going on for an hour or so. Your participation is key to this. That leads into show and tell\, and possibly an impromptu mini-auction. By then\, we’ll all have worked up an appetite to sit down to our always delightful holiday potluck. Please bring a dish to pass. \nIf you’re a first-timer to this event\, just go upstairs at the front of the building when you get there. An elevator entrance is also located on the side just off the parking lot. Bring your family! \nAny questions about this meeting can be answered by contacting meeting champion Mike Frattalone at icemanfratt@aol.com.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/tgom-december-membership-meeting-2021/
LOCATION:CSPS Hall\, 383 Michigan St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Frattalone":MAILTO:icemanfratt@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T033051
CREATED:20210202T180255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T180432Z
UID:5250-1612983600-1612989000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting Feb 10 2021
DESCRIPTION:As posted in the January 2021 issue of The Forum\, we will have a video tour of Pete Stanaitis’ shop in Baldwin\, WI\, and he will be on hand to answer questions after the video. Since we will watch the video through (about 30 minutes) and then have questions\, if you have questions\, please refresh our memories as to roughly when in the video the questions arose.\nIf you have items to share during our “show and tell” portion of the meeting\, please stay online after the video and the question period. It’s a popular part of the meeting! \nDerrick Phillips is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: TGOM February membership meeting\nTime: Feb 10\, 2021 06:45 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nMeeting ID: 812 8210 3408\nPasscode: forge \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 812 8210 3408\nPasscode: 852933\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdwaP2aRai
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/membership-meeting-feb-10-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Derrick Phillips":MAILTO:derrick_phillips@q.com
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